RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS.


IN THE MATTER OF: 		DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-01600

				COUNSEL:  NONE

				HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He receive reimbursement for personally procured move (PPM) of 
his Household Goods (HHG) and dependents.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

On 29 Jun 14, while he still overseas and before he received his 
orders to separate, his spouse and children relocated to his 
home of record in Texas. 

He was unaware that he needed orders before he initiated any 
kind of move.  He did everything by TMO standards to include 
securing both official empty and full weight tickets.  

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 14 Apr 09, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.

On 12 Dec 14, AF Form 100, Request and Authorization for 
Separation, Special Order AI-024621 was published.

On 6 Jan 15, the applicant completed DD Form 2648, Preseparation 
Counseling Checklist for Active Component (AC), Active Guard 
(AGR), Active Reserve (AR), Full Time Support (FTS), and Reserve 
Program Administrators (RPA) Service Members.  On Block 12b, 
Travel and Transportation Allowances, the applicant marked “NO” 
with regards to requesting additional information. 

On 13 Apr 15, the applicant was furnished an Honorable 
discharge, and was credited with six years of active service.   

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.    

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ PPA/PPE recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  

In accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), 
paragraphs 2200-B/C, the order establish conditions for 
Government funded official travel and transportation, is the 
reimbursement basis for the traveler, and should be issued 
before travel is performed.  According to paragraph 2200-E, 
expenses incurred before receipt of a written order is not 
authorized.    According to paragraph 5208-E, HHG transportation 
(before a PCS order is used) is authorized if the request for 
transportation is supported by a statement from the authorizing 
official/designated representative that the member was advised 
before such an order was issued; the applicant-signed written 
agreement to pay any additional costs incurred for 
transportation to another point required because the new PDS 
named in the orders is different; and the written applicant-
signed agreement to pay the entire transportation cost (if a PCS 
order is not later issued to authorize the transportation).  

The JTR specifically advises that expenses incurred in 
conjunction with travel/transportation prior to the receipt of 
written orders are not authorized.  

Documentation within this case file indicates the applicant’s 
PPM was performed six months prior to the issuance of his 
separation orders.  Had the applicant or family checked with the 
Traffic Management Office (TMO), whether at the deployed 
location or at the home station, they would have received 
counseling regarding the requirements associated with travel and 
transportations entitlements and also would have assisted him in 
initiating/completing the documentation needed for PPM 
reimbursement.  

The applicant initiated the PPM on his own and without 
conferring with TMO.  Research of previous PCS indicates the 
applicant initiated a PPM through his TMO on his previous PCS 
and received payment.

A complete copy of the HQ PPA/PPE evaluation is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on Feb 16 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by 
existing law or regulations.

2.  The application was timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  We took 
notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the 
merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and 
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility 
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion 
the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.  
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find 
no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.  

THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and the 
application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of 
newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this 
application.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2015-01600 in Executive Session on 8 Mar 16 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2015-01600 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 13 Apr 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, HQ PPA/PPE, dated 19 Jan 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Feb 16.